Apple is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join the AIML – Data and ML Innovation team in Cupertino, California, United States. You will design, build, and maintain server-side components and data pipelines that support the Apple Foundation Model lifecycle. Collaborate with machine learning researchers, engineers, and data scientists to deliver scalable data solutions used by ML engineers and researchers. The ideal candidate has extensive Python backend experience with FastAPI, Django, or Flask, and strong skills in REST APIs, Redis, and distributed data storage. Knowledge of data engineering and ML training workflows is a plus, as is experience with cloud-native architectures and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). Experience with orchestration tools like Airflow is helpful. Preferred qualifications include experience in GenAI workflows, LLM integration, RAG pipelines, and agentic development using frameworks such as LangChain or similar tools. A Master’s or PhD in a related field is a plus. A minimum of 10+ years of backend development experience is expected.

Apple is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join the AIML – Data and ML Innovation team in Cupertino, California, United States. You will design, build, and maintain server-side components and data pipelines that support the Apple Foundation Model lifecycle. Collaborate with machine learning researchers, engineers, and data scientists to deliver scalable data solutions used by ML engineers and researchers. The ideal candidate has extensive Python backend experience with FastAPI, Django, or Flask, and strong skills in REST APIs, Redis, and distributed data storage. Knowledge of data engineering and ML training workflows is a plus, as is experience with cloud-native architectures and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). Experience with orchestration tools like Airflow is helpful. Preferred qualifications include experience in GenAI workflows, LLM integration, RAG pipelines, and agentic development using frameworks such as LangChain or similar tools. A Master’s or PhD in a related field is a plus. A minimum of 10+ years of backend development experience is expected.